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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
2 reviews
Excellent hotel. Service was first class

Enjoyed the stay there. Service was excellent and I would recommend it to travelers looking for a... See full review

  • Johnny
  • Jan 8, 2010
Very good business hotel

If you are doing business in Panama city you can't do better than this. As a tourist it's a very... See full review

  • jack
  • May 14, 2007
Refined Panama resort with upscale bar and restaurant and luxe perks

Located near Via Espana within walking distance of Balboa Avenue, the elegant Bristol Panama resort is an intimate, service-oriented destination that is long on amenities. Guest rooms feature colonial-meets-Panamanian decor with Frette cotton sheets and Hungarian down-filled pillows. An on-site restaurant serves gourmet fare, and a wine and cocktail bar offers 70 varieties of rum and New-World vinos. Personal butlers, designer toiletries, a business center with color printer and a fitness facility are added charms.

Highlights
  • Modern Panamanian-style property with 24-hour butler service
  • Guest rooms with Frette linens, Hungarian down-filled pillows and plush duvets
  • Gourmet restaurant and bar serving 70 types of rum and boutique wines
  • "Best Hotel in Panama" and the "Top 10 Hotels in Latin America" by Conde Nast Traveler
Rooms

All 56 spacious, earth-toned guest rooms and suites at the Bristol Panama have one king or two full-size beds. Adorned with tasteful furnishings, accommodations have custom-designed textiles and one-of-a-kind Panamanian artwork. In-room amenities include iPod docking stations, DVD players in living areas and entertainment centers with 29-inch TVs. Dining tables, fax machines and dual-line telephones are furthered by in-room safes, and mini bars. Luxurious marble bathrooms have separate, glass-enclosed showers, lighted vanity mirrors, hair-dryers and Molton Brown toiletries.

Features

Bristol Panama offers top-tier amenities, such as 24-hour butler service, luxurious rooms with marble bathrooms and custom, Panamanian-style decor in russet hues. Adding appeal, this Panama hotel is near golf courses, fine shopping and the financial district of Via Espana.

Dining

Star Chef Cuquita Arias de Calvo presides over the gourmet dining room at the high-end Barandas Restaurant, where she serves everything from plantain won tons to ginger-laced grouper.

 

The Bristol Bar offers a luxurious respite for guests to relax amid wicker chairs and local art. The primo rum collection here features over 70 varieties from around the wolrd, plus cocktails, candlelit ambience and sultry live music.

Transportation
  • Tocumen International Airport (12 mi/19.3 mi)
Attractions
  • Spanish Panama School (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Panama Divers (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Merrill Lynch-Chase Tower (1 mi/1.6 km)
Business
  • A total of 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space
  • Business center
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Secretarial and photocopying services
  • Catering using Villeroy and Boch fine china, Schott Zwiesel Crystal glassware

The Bristol Rooms

Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room offers one king bed with Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobe, Bathroom amenities, Cable / Satellite TV, Color TV, DVD player, En-suite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Laundry service, Mini bar, Non-smoking rooms, Room service, Safe in room, Telephone, Valet service and Voice mail. Deluxe Room is approximately 431 square feet (40 square meters) sized with Fine custom-designed fabrics and one-of-a-kind prints by local Panamanian artisans are the highlight of the decor, while the deep brown, rich russet, and tranquil cream palette create a harmonious and welcoming ambiance.

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Hotel Map

Area served
Panama City.
Nearby airports
Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
Area description
Bristol Panama is located in the heart of Panama's financial district just 12 miles from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). The hotel is within easy walking distance of some of the best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.From its location in the modern banking center, Bristol Panama is also a convenient departure point for sightseeing of the Panama Canal, Old Panama and Casco Viejo (Colonial Panama, historic center of today's capital) as well as Metropolitan National Park, and the Bio-Museum designed by Frank Gehry. Shoppers will find craft markets located in Old Panama and in the Canal area. Tour Operators offer a variety of day and overnight trips including Canal transits on Saturday.

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Doctor on Call
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Free parking
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Barandas Restaurant
Barandas Restaurant takes fresh, native ingredients and traditional recipes and infuses them with gourmet styles and modern influences, while keeping true to its Panamanian-style of cuisine. The international delectable dishes such as plantain won tons, grouper in ginger, sea bass in tamarind sauce and the infamous baked Alaska, all burst with flavors.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (2)

Ratings and reviews for The Bristol

Overall score

4 / 5
2 out of 2
Amenities:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4.5
Value:
5
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Review of The Bristol

Reviewer score

4
Johnny
Business
Miami
Jan 8, 2010

Excellent hotel. Service was first class

Enjoyed the stay there. Service was excellent and I would recommend it to travelers looking for a great location while avoiding the busy and noisy environment of larger hotels.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Bristol

Reviewer score

4
jack
Washington, DC
May 14, 2007

Very good business hotel

If you are doing business in Panama city you can't do better than this. As a tourist it's a very good hotel in a good location. What's missing is local flavor to the decoration (except for the spectacular multi-tierd live orchid display in the entrance). Very english in decor although of high quality with some good perks like printing your name on a business card to use throughout your stay in Panama and providing a cell phone for your use. Some of the follow through from the staff was not up to standards and the check-in process needs a complete overhaul.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
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